Main Street. First we have Pizzaland, which is my go-to pizza delivery place. Pretty decent pizza.

Next we have 1761 Main Street, former home of Lisi’s Ranch House. I never ate there—which I now regret—because it looked like an interesting place. I’m not sure how long it had been around, but any time a North End institution like this closes it’s more than a little sad.

G -Years ago beside the Baraka Bakery there was a restaurant called Dallas. They offered up the classic wpg style burgers ala VJ’s, the White Top et al.

The couple who ran the place were elderly and kept it going as long as they could physically stand up.

Since it was taken over it was “New York Burger” and today “Pete’s Place”. (possibly one other in between)ReplyCancel

Bryan Scott -I go to Pete’s Place from time to time. Great burgers. Their building could sure use some love though. It’s just plain white stucco. No color, no signage—nothing. If someone hadn’t recommended it to me, there’s no way I would have ever thought to stop in.ReplyCancel

Main Street. Previously unedited photo from 2010. I was disappointed to find that this West Kildonan establishment had recently removed its awesome signage. I hate to see this stuff disappear from Main Street. Here’s another one that recently vanished.

Main Street. A reader tipped me off that this old mosaic tile signage had been revealed under the Hartford Bakery sign which had been hanging over top of it. Hartford Bakery is now gone and a new bakery (or just a new name?) has taken its place.

Main Street. A reader tipped me off that this old mosaic tile signage had been revealed under the Hartford Bakery sign which had been hanging over top of it. Hartford Bakery is now gone and a new bakery (or just a new name?) has taken its place.

Main Street. While aimlessly flipping through the channels the other day, I thought I detected a familiar face. After closer inspection I realized I was right. “That’s Blondie!” I shoyuted to my vegan wife. Turns out Blondies had been featured on “You Gotta Eat Here,” the Food Network’s answer to “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”